TopMBA.com International MBA Recruitment and Salary Report 2007
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6. SHORT TERM MBA RECRUITMENT TRENDS 2007

6.1 DEMAND FOR MBAs

Recruiters are currently optimistic. In 2007, 39% (35%) of employers expect to increase MBA hiring in the next twelve months, 57% (62%) expect MBA hiring to be at the same level as in 2006, and a mere 4% (3%) expect a decrease in MBA hiring in 2007.

Hiring predictions from MBA recruiters suggest that MBA demand worldwide will set a new record in 2007. As world growth continues, demand for MBAs is spiralling, particularly in the service sectors of consulting and banking. General industry and technology also reported double figure growth in demand. The TopMBA.com Index of MBA Recruiting shows for the second year in succession an overall 24% (24%) increase in demand for MBAs in 2007, with the technology sector reporting a massive 29% (20%) increase, financial services 23% (24%), general industry 24% (18%), and consulting 22% (39%).

Figure 5: Percentage Changes in MBA Opportunities by Sector WorldWide

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